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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Investigating the Discriminant

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
When is finding the discriminant enough? Using the quadratic formula helps find solutions to quadratic equations, but there are times when just using the discriminant is appropriate. Use this algebra II lesson to help classes see...
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Curated OER

The Mathematical Dynamics of Celestial Navigation and Astronavigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the different methods used in celestial Navigation and astronavigation. In this math lesson, students construct a sextant and demonstrate how it works.
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Cornell University

Math Is Malleable?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learn about polymers while playing with shrinky dinks. Young scholars create a shrinky dink design, bake it, and then record the area, volume, and thickness over time. They model the data using a graph and highlight the key features of...
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Ohio Department of Education

Writing and Comparing Numbers in Scientific Notation-Grade Eight

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Explore scientific notation in this mathematics lesson plan. Young mathematicians explore multiple representations of large number in scientific notation through the use of models, visual representation and expanded form. The lesson plan...
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Curated OER

Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.
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Virginia Department of Education

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Review the multiple methods of solving quadratic equations through an analysis of the discriminant. Scholars use the discriminant to determine the best solution method and then solve various equations. As a challenge, learners build...
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Texas Instruments

Factoring and Solving Quadratic Binomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a TI-Navigator™ activity that allows students to review the concept of factoring and solving quadratic binomials, including a connection to graphical solutions. They enter a number such as -2 using the minus key and not the...
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Virginia Department of Education

Transformation Investigation

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Graph it! Investigate transformations with a graphing calculator. Pupils graph sets of linear functions on the same set of axes. They determine how changes in the equation of a linear function result in changes in the graph.
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Curated OER

Worksheet 5 - Squeeze Theorem

For Teachers Higher Ed
For this Squeeze Theorem worksheet, students compute limits, identify a graph that represents the Squeeze Theorem, and graph given functions. This two-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Curated OER

Building Boxes- Polynimial And Rational Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the concepts of polynomial and rational functions. They identify the general patterns used to solve problems. The use of real world contexts in the problems helps to promote engagement and understanding of how the...
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Curated OER

Zero Product Property and Quadratics

For Students 8th - 10th
In this quadratic learning exercise, algebra learners use the zero product property to solve basic quadratic equations. They identify where the parabola crosses the x-axis. Explanations and examples are provided. Answers are located on...
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Virginia Department of Education

Slippery Slope

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Explore slope using geometric patterns. Young mathematicians investigate towers built from cubes to develop a linear pattern. They move the data to a coordinate plane to connect the pattern to slopes.
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Curated OER

Linear and Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They take the square roots of both side of each equation then graph both the linear and quadratic functions. There are a total of 84 problems...
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Curated OER

Lines

For Teachers 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the slope of a line, write the equation of a line, examine parallel and perpendicular lines, and solve problems involving linear relationships.  The two page worksheet...
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Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore quadratic equations.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the properties of quadratics and the connections with polynomials and linear equations.  The lesson is...
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Curated OER

Polynomial Function Exam 4

For Students 10th - 12th
In this polynomial worksheet, students solve 12 questions. The first five questions deal with the roots of the polynomials. Students state the inverse for one problem and the reciprocal for one problem. They make three graphs, and...
Interactive
Curated OER

SAT Problem Solving Practice Test 09

For Students 10th - 12th
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve problems involving similar figures, polynomials, integers, and exponents.  This one-page worksheet contains ten multiple-choice worksheets.  Students may submit this online...
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Curated OER

Ellipses (Part 1)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students work with Ellipses in Algebra II. In this algebra lesson, students solve an equation with a radical expression. They graph ellipses and write an equation for them.
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Curated OER

Word Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve word problems using algebra. They factor using the quadratic formula and complete the square. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 
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Curated OER

Further Differentiation

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this further differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they sketch the graph of each equation using a stationary point. Then, students find the stationary points of each and describe...
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Curated OER

Graphing Rational Functions

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph rational functions. They identify the asymptote, discontinuity, holes and vertex. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Trigonometry Practice

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this trig worksheet, students draw graphs of trig functions and identify the cycle of the function. They discuss period and phase shift. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Chapter 2 Practice Test

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students examine and graph linear equation, inequalities, and absolute value inequalities in two variables.  The three page learning exercise contains forty-six problems.  Answers are not...

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